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Ida Robinson: Building the King Center from the ground up
See a need, fill a need best describes how Ida Robinson has lived her life of community action and service. “I love people and I think somebody has to have somebody (in their corner),” said Ms. Robinson, the beloved matriarch…
Women Lead Change announces QC Conference lineup
A leadership expert, a recruiter, a Paralympian and an Academy Award screenwriter and actor will…

Marcus & Millichap facilitate sale of Elmore Avenue Shoppes
Elmore Avenue Shoppes in Davenport have been sold to a new owner in a deal…

Optimist Club Fall Fest set for LeClaire Sunday Oct. 13
Get ready for a spectacular day of autumnal festivities at LeClaire Fall Fest courtesy of…

WIU alum named Counselor of the Year for 2024
Amy Zero, a graduate of Western Illinois University’s Counselor Education program and a school counselor…

QCBJ’s Forty Under 40 honors next generation of QC leaders
“Being a good neighbor matters.” That’s the word from Augustana College President Andrea Talentino as…

Constellation reports near full power performance this summer
As the country endured yet another brutal summer of extended heatwaves and extreme weather brought…

Community Foundation awards $550,000+ to local nonprofits
Twenty-nine local nonprofits are receiving $550,386 through the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s Operations and Program…

Illinois sees increase in payrolls, unemployment rate in August
The unemployment rate in Illinois inched above the national average in August even as the…

St. Ambrose to dedicate Jack and Pat Bush Stadium
St. Ambrose University will dedicate the Jack and Pat Bush Stadium, 620 W. Central Park…

City of Rock Island begins water meter replacement project
Rock Island has begun a city-wide, mandatory water meter replacement project that is expected to…

Walk to end Alzheimer’s in the QC raises $85,000
Nearly 550 people walked on Saturday, Sept. 14, to raise awareness and funds for the…

Centennial Bridge lights go dark for migrating birds
River Action will turn out the Centennial Bridge lights beginning Thursday night, Sept. 19, through…

Edison Academy relocates to new Bettendorf facility
The students and staff at Edison Academy got a special delivery Wednesday, Sept. 18, as…

EICC seeks community input for chancellor search
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is reaching out to the community for input as it…

Former World Bank president to keynote mental health event
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Dr. Jim Yong Kim – a former World Bank president, educator and…





